I look back at my progression through childhood and adolescence and remember my favorite topic I was taught throughout those years in school. I became very attached to the concept of equality. It was a pivotal time in my life when I first learned about Civil Rights. I was six. I remember the weeks my first grade teacher taught us about Martin Luther King Jr. I remember vividly first hearing the atrocities in which white men had... Read More

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There are several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants that have specific titles attached to them. One such revelation is section 20, also known as the Articles and Covenants. This revelation is a very significant one from the Lord. All revelations are important in that they are the words of God guiding his children in pursuing his will. However, some of the revelations in the D&C are more beneficial and crucial than others for all members... Read More

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In the early years of the restoration of the Gospel the Lord gave unto Joseph smith Jr. a great calling. This calling was revealed to Joseph by the angel Moroni in a vision. This vision occurred three years after the first vision in which God the Father and Jesus Christ revealed themselves to Joseph in the Sacred Grove. Moroni revealed four commandments that Joseph was to obey and carry out. He was to first obtain the golden... Read More

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today was missionary transfer day. i have been fortunate enough to have been the driver for the last 5 or so transfers. it's so wonderful to hear the testimonies of the missionaries who are going home to be released. i realy enjoy doing this. i hope that i am able to be the driver for as long as possible.

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In the year 1820 there was a great religious revival in America, known as the Second Great Awakening. During this period there were many seeking spiritual truth and guidance that received personal revelation and visitations from God. One such visitation was received in the spring of that year by a young boy named Joseph Smith... Read More

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